Helpful Homemaking tip...:Is your house on the market? If so, do your absolute best to keep any clutter (such as tools or toys) away from walkways and driveways. Invest the time to spray weedkiller on anything growing between pavement cracks or cobblestones. Use that weedwacker to keep garden beds and passways neat and orderly for maximum visual appeal.

In Plumber news...:Wrench clue to S Auckland murder? (NZCity) - South Auckland police investigating the murder of Iulio Naea eight days ago want information about a distinctive plumber's pipe wrench. The heavy tool was used to beat Mr Naea before his death and was found at the scene. The wrench has orange paint on it and is labelled 'Exploit heavy duty 12 inch'.